How To Fix S#618 - Text maintenance is only possible in the original language &1 of role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Text maintenance is only possible in the original language &1 of role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#618 - Text maintenance is only possible in the original language &1 of role &2 ?

  The SAP error message S#618 indicates that text maintenance for a specific role is only allowed in the original language of that role. This typically occurs when you attempt to edit or maintain text in a language that is not the original language of the role.
  Cause:
  
  Language Restriction: The role you are trying to maintain has a defined original language, and SAP restricts text maintenance to that language to ensure consistency and integrity of the data.
  Role Configuration: The role may have been created or configured in a specific language, and any text associated with it must be maintained in that language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Switch to the Original Language:
  
  Identify the original language of the role (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Change your user interface language to the original language of the role. You can do this by logging out and changing the language in the login screen or by using the command /n followed by the language code (e.g., /nEN for English).
  
  
  
  Maintain Text in the Original Language:
  
  Once you are in the correct language, navigate back to the text maintenance area and try to edit the text again.
  
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the role configuration to confirm the original language setting. This can usually be done in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the original language or how to change it, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and configuration.
  SE63: Translation tools for text maintenance.
  
  
  
  User Settings: 
  
  You can check your user settings in transaction SU01 to see your default language and other preferences.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to text maintenance and language settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#618 error and successfully maintain the text for the specified role.